VIRTUAL CE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Infection Control Self Study
The NV AGD is proud to host Dr. John Molinari PhD
who will provide this course to all dental healthcare professionals!
Course Description
Health care professionals (HCP) are routinely at an increased risk of cross-infection when treating patients. In response, historical application of evidence-based infection prevention practices and strategies has been demonstrated to provide effective protection during provision of healthcare. The COVID-19 pandemic presented the latest challenge to infection control in both medical and dental facilities. This seminar will focus on practical discussion of the most recent infection prevention regulations and recommendations as they relate to dental settings, using occupational blood-borne, airborne, and waterborne pathogens as frameworks for the presentation. Discussion sections include hand hygiene, sharps safety, vaccinations, personal protective equipment (PPE), instrument reprocessing, handpiece reprocessing and sterilization, environmental surface disinfection, and dental water treatment. Application of Standard and Transmission-based Precautions, PPE and air quality requirements to minimize cross-infection from infectious airborne microorganisms also will be considered in light of updated health agency guidelines. A major goal of this session is to help dental professionals increase their understanding of the “why” as well as the “what” of infection control procedures.
Target Audience: General Dentists, Specialists, Hygienists, Dental Students, Recent Graduates
Course Objectives
- Describe application of standard precautions as the foundation of infection prevention.
- Describe occupational challenges from bloodborne and respiratory infections.
- Discuss impact of COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 infection on dental infection precautions.
- Understand the most recent updates for CDC and OSHA infection control recommendations and regulations.
- Comprehend recommended transmission-based precautions associated with controlling aerosols and airborne pathogens.
- Understand the rationale and practices of effective, hand hygiene procedures.
- Comprehend the most current vaccination recommendations for dental personnel.
- Describe recent technology advances and protocols for instrument processing and sterilization.
- Understand how to effectively monitor reprocessing and sterilization procedures.
- Describe the application of single-use disposables.
- Discuss the importance of environmental surface cleaning and disinfection.
SELF STUDY Virtual CE event (4 PACE CE Credit Provided) // Keywords: OSHA, Infection Control, COVID
Questions? Please email NV AGD at [email protected]
Requirements: Access to a computer that can play sound, is required for participation the Nevada AGD self study program. No special computer knowledge or equipment is required to participate; however, the webinar utilizes Google Drive to access the video link and the post test. Specific instructions will be disseminated in the confirmation page following registration. If any issues arise please email us for assistance at [email protected].
Cancellation Policy: Once materials have been sent to registrants, no refunds will be given regardless of course completion.
Other: In order to receive credit:
Self-Study Post-Test must be completed and submitted to the NV AGD via email within 30 days of course receipt. Score requirements: 12 of the 15 questions (80% score) must be answered correctly. One additional retest is permitted at no additional charge. Any additional retests will require a $25 administrative fee. Once the course materials are sent to registrants, they have 30 days to complete the program and submit the posttest. To receive certificate prior to the June 30, 2025 NV licensure renewal deadline, all post-tests MUST be submitted on or before 6/23/25 at 5pm PST. *Registration after June 1, 2025, requires completion of course by 6/23/25 and the 30-day window to complete the course is not applicable.
Verification of registration and correct fees is required to receive credit. Registering as a member, when you are not a member will result in additional fees.
